Mr. Holmes and rationalisation

Sherlock Holmes or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a subject of one of my presentation in intro the short story and novel in my third year. Both the character and Sir Arthur are very interesting subject for me. At that time my presentation was on industrial revolution and its relation to spirit of rationalism/scientific revolution in literature at that time. I have been an ardent fan of investigative genre for a long time. So, i chose sir Arthur's famous detective as the subject for my presentation.

Everything about Sherlock Holmes is fascinating. He is a cynic, witty, very sharp in observation, very focus, and very rational. he loves logical and scientific explanation. he believes that everything has its reason.i wondered why there were never any mention in all the stories i read about Irene Adler. Although, it is a known fact that Sherlock Holmes thinks that anything in traditional sense, marriage included, is detrimental to one's rational mind. In the book, he made it obvious that he renounced marriage.Did i missed any part about Adler?

So...my presentation was a hit at that time because i was able to relate everything-the writing, the industrial revolution,science, logic instead of traditional romanticism. One of the best presentations i did. When i watched the movie, i started to miss studying so much. i miss the presentation, the preparation, the reading and all. i miss the discovery and the flowing of ideas. i miss the creative process.i miss everything so much so, that i wish to further study.

But of course, when it comes to commercializing, one should not be surprised by any twist. it is after all, for commercial purposes.

Commercial or not, i like Adler. Not only because she happens to be Rachel McAdam, but because, it is like an honour to Sherlock Holmes the character. At least, the girl he loves is of a strong character, independent, smart, beauty is a bonus and as resourceful as he is. It would be terribly insulting if the great Mr Holmes fell for James Bond's types of girls- the anything will do types. Exactly.A match couple.

I like Adler's last line: You would miss me, Sherlock- which was answered by a confident: sadly, yes- by the man himself.

a nice treat, i would say (though i have watched this movie more than 3 times)-still loving it everytime..:o)